'I will handle it': Vijay assures TVK workers amid divorce row

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• Vijay addresses divorce indirectly at Women's Day event
• TVK manifesto promises gold, cash, and welfare schemes for women
• Vijay pledges fast-track courts and safety measures for women

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Speaking indirectly about his ongoing divorce proceedings at a Women’s Day event organised by his party in Chengalpattu near Chennai, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay said “I will take care of it,” he said, while advising his workers to “continue” with their fight for the people.

He also unveiled on the occasion promises under his party's manifesto for the 2026 state polls, related only to women.

Addressing his party workers and supporters, Vijay said, “You need not think about the recent issues or problems. You need not fight and get hurt over them. I will take care of it. You continue to fight for the people.

The 51-year-old leader, who enjoys a deeply loyal fan base, chose to speak about the matter after weeks of speculation and discussion across social media and news platforms.

Speaking at another gathering of women cadres of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Mahabalipuram, Vijay promised to look after the welfare of women unlike any party in the country.

He announced 8 gram gold, silk saree to women beneficiaries for marriage, along with Rs 2,500 for women until age of 60 and free sanitary pads through ration shops, schools and colleges. He also assured free 6-cooking gas cylinders in a year and Free bus travel in all govt-run buses for women. He promised a gold ring to each newborn child born in TN after coming to power.

He declared that interest-free allocation of upto Rs 5 lakh for women SHGs will be provided by his government and fast-track courts will be established to ensure speedy trial of cases against women. And also promised to provide smart panic buttons’ in public transport for women safety.

When many expected Vijay to come up with new-age politics by transforming key sectors like health, education and infrastructure, he shocked by announcing a flurry of populist schemes with the sole purpose of attracting votes like many other political leaders across the country.